Merewether
Australia · Australasia
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m E
Wind: 6 km/h S (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: E
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:32Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 22°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.7m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 22°C.
AI-generated summary for Merewether. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Merewether
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9am (score: 12). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Merewether.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Merewether
Merewether is a historically significant, highly consistent right-hand point and reef break located in Newcastle, New South Wales. The defining geomorphology is a prominent headland and a stable rock and reef shelf that extends out into the Tasman Sea. This rigid structure intercepts southerly and south-easterly groundswells, forcing the wave energy to wrap smoothly around the point. The result is a highly mechanical, reeling right-hander that offers a steep, wally take-off followed by long, workable faces and occasional hollow sections on the lower tide. The wave requires a westerly or south-westerly offshore wind to groom the surface and maintain the optimum peel angle. While the take-off zone is concentrated next to the exposed rocks, demanding precise positioning, the wave subsequently opens up into a highly predictable canvas for high-performance surfing. The consistency of the rock bottom makes Merewether highly suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers aiming to link multiple carving manoeuvres.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Merewether. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Merewether?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.